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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.58, 1,232.34 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.58, 1,232.34 and 616.12 is: 923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.58 : 1,232.34 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.58/1,232.34 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.58x = 1,232.34 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.58x = 759,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,269.32/822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.03

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