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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.92, 1,234.08 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.92, 1,234.08 and 534.48 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.92 : 1,234.08 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.92/1,234.08 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.92x = 1,234.08 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.92x = 659,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,591.08/823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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