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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,128.96 and 569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,128.96 and 569.05 is: 785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,128.96 = 569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,128.96 = 569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,128.96 × 569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 642,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,431.87/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.10

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