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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.39, 1,231.95 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.39, 1,231.95 and 617.19 is: 924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.39 : 1,231.95 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.39/1,231.95 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.39x = 1,231.95 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.39x = 760,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,347.22/822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.56

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