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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,128.72 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,128.72 and 570.48 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,128.72 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,128.72 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,128.72 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 643,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,912.19/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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