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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,134.01 and 573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,134.01 and 573.17 is: 790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,134.01 = 573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,134.01 = 573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,134.01 × 573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 649,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,975.56/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.13

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