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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,134.88 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,134.88 and 573.60 is: 791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,134.88 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,134.88 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,134.88 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 650,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,967.17/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.85

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