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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,133.48 and 612.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,133.48 and 612.13 is: 843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,133.48 = 612.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,133.48 = 612.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,133.48 × 612.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 693,840.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,840.26/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.79

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