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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.48, 1,229.02 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.48, 1,229.02 and 564.20 is: 844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.48 : 1,229.02 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.48/1,229.02 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.48x = 1,229.02 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.48x = 693,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,413.08/821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.10

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