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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,238.23 and 592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,238.23 and 592.75 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,238.23 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,238.23 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,238.23 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 733,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,963.12/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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