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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,233.32 and 533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,233.32 and 533.96 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,233.32 = 533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,233.32 = 533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,233.32 × 533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 658,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,543.55/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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