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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,233.18 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,233.18 and 548.68 is: 822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,233.18 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,233.18 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,233.18 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 676,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,621.20/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.54

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