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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.34, 1,147.56 and 569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.34, 1,147.56 and 569.90 is: 785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.34 : 1,147.56 = 569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.34/1,147.56 = 569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.34x = 1,147.56 × 569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.34x = 653,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,994.44/832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.73

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