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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,232.55 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,232.55 and 575.34 is: 862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,232.55 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,232.55 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,232.55 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 709,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,135.32/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.00

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