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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,232.55 and 603.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,232.55 and 603.78 is: 904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,232.55 = 603.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,232.55 = 603.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,232.55 × 603.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 744,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,189.04/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.61

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