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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.22, 1,127.94 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.22, 1,127.94 and 569.16 is: 784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.22 : 1,127.94 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.22/1,127.94 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.22x = 1,127.94 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.22x = 641,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,978.33/818.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.60

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