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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,133.25 and 573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,133.25 and 573.47 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,133.25 = 573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,133.25 = 573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,133.25 × 573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 649,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,879.21/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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