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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,232.03 and 685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,232.03 and 685.40 is: 1,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,232.03 = 685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,232.03 = 685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,232.03 × 685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 844,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,428.92/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.18

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