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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,233.50 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,233.50 and 534.16 is: 800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.60 : 1,233.50 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.60/1,233.50 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.60x = 1,233.50 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.60x = 658,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,880.19/823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.01

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