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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,231.88 and 548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,231.88 and 548.19 is: 821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,231.88 = 548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,231.88 = 548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,231.88 × 548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 675,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,301.56/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.29

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