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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,131.74 and 572.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,131.74 and 572.01 is: 789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,131.74 = 572.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,131.74 = 572.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,131.74 × 572.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 647,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,368.00/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.32

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