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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,233.61 and 580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,233.61 and 580.93 is: 871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,233.61 = 580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,233.61 = 580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,233.61 × 580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 716,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,641.06/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.38

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