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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,228.79 and 576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,228.79 and 576.20 is: 863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,228.79 = 576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,228.79 = 576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,228.79 × 576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 708,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,019.77/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.32

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