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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.22, 1,236.96 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.22, 1,236.96 and 459.32 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.22 : 1,236.96 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.22/1,236.96 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.22x = 1,236.96 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.22x = 568,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,154.28/824.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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