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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.28, 1,131.44 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.28, 1,131.44 and 571.28 is: 787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.28 : 1,131.44 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.28/1,131.44 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.28x = 1,131.44 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.28x = 646,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,360.53/820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.97

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