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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.70, 1,147.80 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.70, 1,147.80 and 567.05 is: 781.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.70 : 1,147.80 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.70/1,147.80 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.70x = 1,147.80 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.70x = 650,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,858.05/832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.62

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