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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.45, 1,232.52 and 700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.45, 1,232.52 and 700.23 is: 1,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.45 : 1,232.52 = 700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.45/1,232.52 = 700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.45x = 1,232.52 × 700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.45x = 863,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,047.48/822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.36

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