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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,134.28 and 573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,134.28 and 573.70 is: 791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,134.28 = 573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,134.28 = 573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,134.28 × 573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 650,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,736.44/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.48

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