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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,134.20 and 574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,134.20 and 574.15 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,134.20 = 574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,134.20 = 574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,134.20 × 574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 651,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,200.93/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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