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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,233.42 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,233.42 and 457.06 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,233.42 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,233.42 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,233.42 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 563,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,746.95/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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