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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.02, 1,147.65 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.02, 1,147.65 and 570.18 is: 786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.02 : 1,147.65 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.02/1,147.65 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.02x = 1,147.65 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.02x = 654,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,367.08/832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.48

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