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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,232.15 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,232.15 and 617.32 is: 924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,232.15 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,232.15 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,232.15 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 760,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,630.84/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.76

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