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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.97, 1,234.92 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.97, 1,234.92 and 457.72 is: 686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.97 : 1,234.92 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.97/1,234.92 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.97x = 1,234.92 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.97x = 565,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,247.58/822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.84

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