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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,231.40 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,231.40 and 616.82 is: 924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,231.40 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,231.40 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,231.40 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 759,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,545.99/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.01

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