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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.36, 1,234.38 and 641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.36, 1,234.38 and 641.76 is: 963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.36 : 1,234.38 = 641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.36/1,234.38 = 641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.36x = 1,234.38 × 641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.36x = 792,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,175.71/822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.30

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