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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.50, 1,232.14 and 685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.50, 1,232.14 and 685.10 is: 1,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.50 : 1,232.14 = 685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.50/1,232.14 = 685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.50x = 1,232.14 × 685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.50x = 844,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,139.11/822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.31

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