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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,133.04 and 612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,133.04 and 612.04 is: 843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,133.04 = 612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,133.04 = 612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,133.04 × 612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 693,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,465.80/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.35

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