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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.58, 1,132.76 and 571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.58, 1,132.76 and 571.81 is: 789.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.58 : 1,132.76 = 571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.58/1,132.76 = 571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.58x = 1,132.76 × 571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.58x = 647,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,722.09/820.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.34

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