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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,232.42 and 574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,232.42 and 574.13 is: 860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,232.42 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,232.42 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,232.42 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 707,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,569.29/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.51

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