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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.57, 1,233.04 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.57, 1,233.04 and 452.02 is: 676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.57 : 1,233.04 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.57/1,233.04 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.57x = 1,233.04 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.57x = 557,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,358.74/823.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.76

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