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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.44, 1,231.49 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.44, 1,231.49 and 617.88 is: 922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.44 : 1,231.49 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.44/1,231.49 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.44x = 1,231.49 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.44x = 760,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,913.04/824.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.95

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