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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,232.96 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,232.96 and 549.12 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,232.96 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,232.96 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,232.96 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 677,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,043.00/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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