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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,233.36 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,233.36 and 563.78 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,233.36 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,233.36 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,233.36 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 695,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,343.70/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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