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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,233.52 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,233.52 and 544.40 is: 816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,233.52 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,233.52 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,233.52 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 671,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,528.29/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.88

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