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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.93, 1,234.82 and 616.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.93, 1,234.82 and 616.87 is: 924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.93 : 1,234.82 = 616.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.93/1,234.82 = 616.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.93x = 1,234.82 × 616.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.93x = 761,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,721.87/823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.50

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