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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.93, 1,233.12 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.93, 1,233.12 and 359.75 is: 539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.93 : 1,233.12 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.93/1,233.12 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.93x = 1,233.12 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.93x = 443,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,608.75/821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.72

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