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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.77, 1,222.71 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.77, 1,222.71 and 573.16 is: 858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.77 : 1,222.71 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.77/1,222.71 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.77x = 1,222.71 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.77x = 700,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,802.35/816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.02

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