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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.90, 1,130.43 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.90, 1,130.43 and 570.12 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.90 : 1,130.43 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.90/1,130.43 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.90x = 1,130.43 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.90x = 644,480.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,480.75/818.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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