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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.90, 1,233.74 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.90, 1,233.74 and 530.72 is: 795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.90 : 1,233.74 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.90/1,233.74 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.90x = 1,233.74 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.90x = 654,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,770.49/822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.69

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