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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.87, 1,226.80 and 571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.87, 1,226.80 and 571.55 is: 857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.87 : 1,226.80 = 571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.87/1,226.80 = 571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.87x = 1,226.80 × 571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.87x = 701,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,183.00/817.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.33

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