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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,130.05 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,130.05 and 570.34 is: 787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,130.05 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,130.05 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,130.05 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 644,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,510.60/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.06

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