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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.22, 1,233.25 and 648.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.22, 1,233.25 and 648.97 is: 972.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.22 : 1,233.25 = 648.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.22/1,233.25 = 648.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.22x = 1,233.25 × 648.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.22x = 800,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,342.25/823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.21

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