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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.86, 1,232.10 and 616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.86, 1,232.10 and 616.14 is: 921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.86 : 1,232.10 = 616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.86/1,232.10 = 616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.86x = 1,232.10 × 616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.86x = 759,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,146.09/823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.45

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