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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,231.17 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,231.17 and 615.51 is: 923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,231.17 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,231.17 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,231.17 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 757,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,797.45/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.72

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