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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.82, 1,148.43 and 570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.82, 1,148.43 and 570.19 is: 787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.82 : 1,148.43 = 570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.82/1,148.43 = 570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.82x = 1,148.43 × 570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.82x = 654,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,823.30/831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.22

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