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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.89, 1,234.54 and 579.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.89, 1,234.54 and 579.89 is: 869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.89 : 1,234.54 = 579.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.89/1,234.54 = 579.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.89x = 1,234.54 × 579.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.89x = 715,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,900.49/822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.98

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