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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.68, 1,233.20 and 638.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.68, 1,233.20 and 638.00 is: 956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.68 : 1,233.20 = 638.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.68/1,233.20 = 638.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.68x = 1,233.20 × 638.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.68x = 786,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,772.24/822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.36

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