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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,233.34 and 359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,233.34 and 359.95 is: 540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,233.34 = 359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,233.34 = 359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,233.34 × 359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 443,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,939.06/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.02

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