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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,229.49 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,229.49 and 614.07 is: 918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,229.49 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,229.49 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,229.49 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 754,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,986.78/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.30

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