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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.90, 1,232.72 and 617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.90, 1,232.72 and 617.70 is: 925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.90 : 1,232.72 = 617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.90/1,232.72 = 617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.90x = 1,232.72 × 617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.90x = 761,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,451.14/822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.33

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