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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.61, 1,237.55 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.61, 1,237.55 and 608.25 is: 912.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.61 : 1,237.55 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.61/1,237.55 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.61x = 1,237.55 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.61x = 752,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,736.75/824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.84

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