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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,234.17 and 530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,234.17 and 530.73 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,234.17 = 530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,234.17 = 530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,234.17 × 530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 655,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,011.04/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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