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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.50, 1,130.43 and 624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.50, 1,130.43 and 624.22 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.50 : 1,130.43 = 624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.50/1,130.43 = 624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.50x = 1,130.43 × 624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.50x = 705,637.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,637.01/821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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