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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.22, 1,246.17 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.22, 1,246.17 and 570.43 is: 855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.22 : 1,246.17 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.22/1,246.17 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.22x = 1,246.17 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.22x = 710,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,852.75/831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.19

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