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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,232.04 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,232.04 and 359.22 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,232.04 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,232.04 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,232.04 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 442,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,573.41/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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