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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,234.38 and 579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,234.38 and 579.92 is: 869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,234.38 = 579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,234.38 = 579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,234.38 × 579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 715,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,841.65/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.88

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