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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,133.31 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,133.31 and 623.04 is: 858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,133.31 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,133.31 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,133.31 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 706,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,091.80/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.84

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