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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.14, 1,230.09 and 615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.14, 1,230.09 and 615.94 is: 922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.14 : 1,230.09 = 615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.14/1,230.09 = 615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.14x = 1,230.09 × 615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.14x = 757,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,661.63/821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.69

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