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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,244.40 and 573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,244.40 and 573.20 is: 861.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,244.40 = 573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,244.40 = 573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,244.40 × 573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 713,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,290.08/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.38

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