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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,134.41 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,134.41 and 573.08 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,134.41 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,134.41 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,134.41 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 650,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,099.15/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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