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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,135.67 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,135.67 and 524.22 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,135.67 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,135.67 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,135.67 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 595,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,338.31/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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