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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.69, 1,234.08 and 678.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.69, 1,234.08 and 678.15 is: 1,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.69 : 1,234.08 = 678.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.69/1,234.08 = 678.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.69x = 1,234.08 × 678.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.69x = 836,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,891.35/822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.26

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