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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,233.24 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,233.24 and 530.40 is: 795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,233.24 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,233.24 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,233.24 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 654,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,110.50/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.20

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