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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,233.18 and 547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,233.18 and 547.78 is: 821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,233.18 = 547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,233.18 = 547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,233.18 × 547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 675,511.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,511.34/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.27

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