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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,235.39 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,235.39 and 549.99 is: 826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,235.39 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,235.39 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,235.39 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 679,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,449.40/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.57

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