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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,233.18 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,233.18 and 605.28 is: 908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,233.18 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,233.18 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,233.18 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 746,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,419.19/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.05

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