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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,234.98 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,234.98 and 530.08 is: 796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,234.98 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,234.98 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,234.98 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 654,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,638.20/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.37

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