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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,233.63 and 549.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,233.63 and 549.45 is: 822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,233.63 = 549.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,233.63 = 549.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,233.63 × 549.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 677,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,818.00/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.55

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