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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.53, 1,235.73 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.53, 1,235.73 and 530.58 is: 797.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.53 : 1,235.73 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.53/1,235.73 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.53x = 1,235.73 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.53x = 655,653.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,653.62/822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.12

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