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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,234.28 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,234.28 and 614.72 is: 922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,234.28 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,234.28 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,234.28 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 758,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,741.22/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.55

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