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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.95, 1,233.53 and 616.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.95, 1,233.53 and 616.92 is: 925.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.95 : 1,233.53 = 616.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.95/1,233.53 = 616.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.95x = 1,233.53 × 616.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.95x = 760,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,983.93/821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.83

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