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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,146.42 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,146.42 and 569.28 is: 784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,146.42 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,146.42 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,146.42 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 652,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,633.98/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.68

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