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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,127.52 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,127.52 and 568.62 is: 783.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,127.52 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,127.52 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,127.52 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 641,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,130.42/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.68

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