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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,228.73 and 575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,228.73 and 575.94 is: 863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,228.73 = 575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,228.73 = 575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,228.73 × 575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 707,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,674.95/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.11

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