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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.84, 1,129.80 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.84, 1,129.80 and 570.68 is: 787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.84 : 1,129.80 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.84/1,129.80 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.84x = 1,129.80 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.84x = 644,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,754.26/818.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.40

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