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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.22, 1,141.83 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.22, 1,141.83 and 617.34 is: 852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.22 : 1,141.83 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.22/1,141.83 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.22x = 1,141.83 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.22x = 704,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,897.33/827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.13

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