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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,230.53 and 692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,230.53 and 692.42 is: 1,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,230.53 = 692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,230.53 = 692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,230.53 × 692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 852,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,033.97/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.18

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