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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,233.40 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,233.40 and 529.94 is: 794.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,233.40 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,233.40 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,233.40 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 653,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,628.00/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.99

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