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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.34, 1,235.24 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.34, 1,235.24 and 549.44 is: 823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.34 : 1,235.24 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.34/1,235.24 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.34x = 1,235.24 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.34x = 678,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,681.34/824.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.30

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