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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,231.99 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,231.99 and 359.67 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,231.99 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,231.99 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,231.99 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 443,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,109.84/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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