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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,233.78 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,233.78 and 658.12 is: 987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,233.78 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,233.78 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,233.78 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 811,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,975.29/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.47

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