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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.12, 1,230.62 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.12, 1,230.62 and 640.04 is: 958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.12 : 1,230.62 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.12/1,230.62 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.12x = 1,230.62 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.12x = 787,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,646.02/822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.07

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