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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,230.94 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,230.94 and 628.02 is: 940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,230.94 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,230.94 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,230.94 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 773,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,051.80/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.23

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