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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.96, 1,231.48 and 534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.96, 1,231.48 and 534.22 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.96 : 1,231.48 = 534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.96/1,231.48 = 534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.96x = 1,231.48 × 534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.96x = 657,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,881.25/820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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