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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.61, 1,232.85 and 615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.61, 1,232.85 and 615.56 is: 922.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.61 : 1,232.85 = 615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.61/1,232.85 = 615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.61x = 1,232.85 × 615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.61x = 758,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,889.29/822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.54

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