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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.83, 1,231.25 and 708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.83, 1,231.25 and 708.62 is: 1,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.83 : 1,231.25 = 708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.83/1,231.25 = 708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.83x = 1,231.25 × 708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.83x = 872,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,478.68/822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.35

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