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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,224.63 and 574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,224.63 and 574.03 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,224.63 = 574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,224.63 = 574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,224.63 × 574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 702,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,974.36/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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