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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.81, 1,225.20 and 574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.81, 1,225.20 and 574.41 is: 861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.81 : 1,225.20 = 574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.81/1,225.20 = 574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.81x = 1,225.20 × 574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.81x = 703,767.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,767.13/816.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.60

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