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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.55, 1,224.39 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.55, 1,224.39 and 622.32 is: 932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.55 : 1,224.39 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.55/1,224.39 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.55x = 1,224.39 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.55x = 761,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,958.38/817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.00

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