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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,233.99 and 578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,233.99 and 578.55 is: 867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,233.99 = 578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,233.99 = 578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,233.99 × 578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 713,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,924.91/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.73

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