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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.64, 1,138.65 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.64, 1,138.65 and 617.19 is: 852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.64 : 1,138.65 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.64/1,138.65 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.64x = 1,138.65 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.64x = 702,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,763.39/824.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.21

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