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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,234.44 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,234.44 and 568.08 is: 852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,234.44 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,234.44 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,234.44 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 701,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,260.68/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.12

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