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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,129.46 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,129.46 and 570.24 is: 785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,129.46 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,129.46 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,129.46 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 644,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,060.42/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.97

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