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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,222.40 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,222.40 and 573.04 is: 858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,222.40 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,222.40 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,222.40 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 700,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,484.10/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.39

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