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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.94, 1,234.61 and 548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.94, 1,234.61 and 548.35 is: 822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.94 : 1,234.61 = 548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.94/1,234.61 = 548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.94x = 1,234.61 × 548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.94x = 676,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,998.39/822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.66

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