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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,130.65 and 570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,130.65 and 570.97 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,130.65 = 570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,130.65 = 570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,130.65 × 570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 645,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,567.23/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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