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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,232.23 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,232.23 and 359.75 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,232.23 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,232.23 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,232.23 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 443,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,288.58/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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