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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,132.83 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,132.83 and 573.16 is: 789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,132.83 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,132.83 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,132.83 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 649,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,284.31/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.61

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