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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.25, 1,228.11 and 573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.25, 1,228.11 and 573.69 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.25 : 1,228.11 = 573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.25/1,228.11 = 573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.25x = 1,228.11 × 573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.25x = 704,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,554.43/820.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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