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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,234.14 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,234.14 and 438.04 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,234.14 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,234.14 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,234.14 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 540,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,602.69/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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