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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.65, 1,228.10 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.65, 1,228.10 and 564.33 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.65 : 1,228.10 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.65/1,228.10 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.65x = 1,228.10 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.65x = 693,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,050.85/820.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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