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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.40, 1,233.72 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.40, 1,233.72 and 535.12 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.40 : 1,233.72 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.40/1,233.72 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.40x = 1,233.72 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.40x = 660,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,188.25/822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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