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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,130.10 and 571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,130.10 and 571.70 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,130.10 = 571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,130.10 = 571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,130.10 × 571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 646,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,078.17/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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