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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.46, 1,232.61 and 615.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.46, 1,232.61 and 615.37 is: 922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.46 : 1,232.61 = 615.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.46/1,232.61 = 615.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.46x = 1,232.61 × 615.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.46x = 758,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,511.22/822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.25

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