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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,233.81 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,233.81 and 548.97 is: 822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,233.81 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,233.81 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,233.81 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 677,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,324.68/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.97

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