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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,232.04 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,232.04 and 451.62 is: 676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,232.04 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,232.04 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,232.04 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 556,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,413.90/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.85

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