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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.76, 1,148.32 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.76, 1,148.32 and 570.16 is: 787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.76 : 1,148.32 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.76/1,148.32 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.76x = 1,148.32 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.76x = 654,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,726.13/831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.16

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