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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,235.28 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,235.28 and 534.80 is: 802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,235.28 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,235.28 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,235.28 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 660,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,627.74/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.67

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