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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.51, 1,147.21 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.51, 1,147.21 and 622.44 is: 858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.51 : 1,147.21 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.51/1,147.21 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.51x = 1,147.21 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.51x = 714,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,067.84/831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.76

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