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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.27, 1,227.93 and 571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.27, 1,227.93 and 571.13 is: 856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.27 : 1,227.93 = 571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.27/1,227.93 = 571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.27x = 1,227.93 × 571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.27x = 701,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,304.81/819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.01

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