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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,233.36 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,233.36 and 548.46 is: 823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,233.36 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,233.36 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,233.36 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 676,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,448.63/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.08

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