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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.35, 1,231.69 and 758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.35, 1,231.69 and 758.33 is: 1,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.35 : 1,231.69 = 758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.35/1,231.69 = 758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.35x = 1,231.69 × 758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.35x = 934,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,021.32/822.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.80

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