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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.86, 1,233.07 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.86, 1,233.07 and 457.75 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.86 : 1,233.07 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.86/1,233.07 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.86x = 1,233.07 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.86x = 564,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,440.76/822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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