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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.19, 1,132.50 and 573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.19, 1,132.50 and 573.07 is: 789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.19 : 1,132.50 = 573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.19/1,132.50 = 573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.19x = 1,132.50 × 573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.19x = 648,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,993.25/822.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.35

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