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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,224.84 and 573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,224.84 and 573.52 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,224.84 = 573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,224.84 = 573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,224.84 × 573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 702,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,470.24/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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