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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,230.24 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,230.24 and 548.96 is: 821.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,230.24 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,230.24 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,230.24 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 675,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,352.55/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.40

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