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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,230.89 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,230.89 and 577.23 is: 864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,230.89 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,230.89 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,230.89 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 710,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,503.75/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.33

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