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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,233.81 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,233.81 and 548.51 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,233.81 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,233.81 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,233.81 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 676,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,750.95/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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