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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.26, 1,234.20 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.26, 1,234.20 and 617.34 is: 926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.26 : 1,234.20 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.26/1,234.20 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.26x = 1,234.20 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.26x = 761,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,921.03/822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.62

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