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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.37, 1,135.38 and 612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.37, 1,135.38 and 612.31 is: 845.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.37 : 1,135.38 = 612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.37/1,135.38 = 612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.37x = 1,135.38 × 612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.37x = 695,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,198.85/822.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.37

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