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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,234.01 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,234.01 and 506.22 is: 759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,234.01 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,234.01 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,234.01 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 624,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,678.01/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.51

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