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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,231.32 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,231.32 and 573.56 is: 860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,231.32 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,231.32 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,231.32 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 706,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,235.90/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.84

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