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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.04 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.04 and 571.36 is: 856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,227.04 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,227.04 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,227.04 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 701,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,081.57/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.82

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