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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.22, 1,147.99 and 607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.22, 1,147.99 and 607.87 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.22 : 1,147.99 = 607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.22/1,147.99 = 607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.22x = 1,147.99 × 607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.22x = 697,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,829.74/832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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