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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,135.20 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,135.20 and 614.72 is: 848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,135.20 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,135.20 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,135.20 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 697,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,830.14/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.86

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