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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,132.83 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,132.83 and 572.55 is: 790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,132.83 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,132.83 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,132.83 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 648,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,601.82/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.58

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