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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,132.08 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,132.08 and 572.16 is: 788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,132.08 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,132.08 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,132.08 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 647,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,730.89/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.74

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