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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.85, 1,235.38 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.85, 1,235.38 and 535.41 is: 801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.85 : 1,235.38 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.85/1,235.38 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.85x = 1,235.38 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.85x = 661,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,434.81/824.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.88

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