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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,130.56 and 570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,130.56 and 570.40 is: 787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,130.56 = 570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,130.56 = 570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,130.56 × 570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 644,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,871.42/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.97

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