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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,232.31 and 590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,232.31 and 590.95 is: 885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,232.31 = 590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,232.31 = 590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,232.31 × 590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 728,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,225.43/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.11

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