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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.35, 1,130.04 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.35, 1,130.04 and 571.23 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.35 : 1,130.04 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.35/1,130.04 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.35x = 1,130.04 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.35x = 645,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,512.75/820.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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