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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.18, 1,226.22 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.18, 1,226.22 and 573.22 is: 860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.18 : 1,226.22 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.18/1,226.22 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.18x = 1,226.22 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.18x = 702,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,893.83/817.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.15

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