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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.84, 1,147.92 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.84, 1,147.92 and 570 is: 786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.84 : 1,147.92 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.84/1,147.92 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.84x = 1,147.92 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.84x = 654,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,314.40/831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.59

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