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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.75, 1,225.86 and 572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.75, 1,225.86 and 572.19 is: 856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.75 : 1,225.86 = 572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.75/1,225.86 = 572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.75x = 1,225.86 × 572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.75x = 701,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,424.83/818.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.71

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