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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.18, 1,131.62 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.18, 1,131.62 and 570.38 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.18 : 1,131.62 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.18/1,131.62 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.18x = 1,131.62 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.18x = 645,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,444.91/819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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