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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,149.12 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832, 1,149.12 and 569.56 is: 786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832 : 1,149.12 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832/1,149.12 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832x = 1,149.12 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832x = 654,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,492.79/832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.65

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