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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.93, 1,132.65 and 571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.93, 1,132.65 and 571.13 is: 788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.93 : 1,132.65 = 571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.93/1,132.65 = 571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.93x = 1,132.65 × 571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.93x = 646,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,884.73/819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.95

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