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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,129.76 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,129.76 and 570.88 is: 787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,129.76 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,129.76 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,129.76 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 644,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,957.39/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.38

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