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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,130.34 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,130.34 and 569.94 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,130.34 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,130.34 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,130.34 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 644,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,225.98/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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