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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.63, 1,227.95 and 718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.63, 1,227.95 and 718.84 is: 1,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.63 : 1,227.95 = 718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.63/1,227.95 = 718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.63x = 1,227.95 × 718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.63x = 882,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,689.84/822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.01

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