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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,230.90 and 700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,230.90 and 700.72 is: 1,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,230.90 = 700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,230.90 = 700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,230.90 × 700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 862,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,516.25/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.01

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