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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,233.68 and 677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,233.68 and 677.76 is: 1,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,233.68 = 677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,233.68 = 677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,233.68 × 677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 836,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,138.96/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.61

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