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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,227.69 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,227.69 and 575.52 is: 862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,227.69 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,227.69 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,227.69 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 706,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,560.15/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.65

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