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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,233.83 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,233.83 and 457.65 is: 686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,233.83 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,233.83 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,233.83 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 564,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,663.44/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.31

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