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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,232.64 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,232.64 and 605.04 is: 906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,232.64 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,232.64 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,232.64 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 745,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,796.51/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.77

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