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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,135.46 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,135.46 and 574.02 is: 792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,135.46 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,135.46 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,135.46 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 651,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,778.18/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.32

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