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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.65, 1,134 and 623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.65, 1,134 and 623.54 is: 859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.65 : 1,134 = 623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.65/1,134 = 623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.65x = 1,134 × 623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.65x = 707,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,088.69/822.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.53

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