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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.83, 1,233.09 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.83, 1,233.09 and 476.25 is: 713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.83 : 1,233.09 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.83/1,233.09 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.83x = 1,233.09 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.83x = 587,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,259.11/822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.71

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