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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,132.82 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,132.82 and 573.15 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,132.82 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,132.82 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,132.82 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 649,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,275.78/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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