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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,235.30 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,235.30 and 529.84 is: 796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,235.30 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,235.30 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,235.30 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 654,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,513.23/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.05

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