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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,231.71 and 578.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,231.71 and 578.15 is: 866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,231.71 = 578.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,231.71 = 578.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,231.71 × 578.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 712,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,109.43/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.25

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