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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.12, 1,233.39 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.12, 1,233.39 and 359.94 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.12 : 1,233.39 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.12/1,233.39 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.12x = 1,233.39 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.12x = 443,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,946.40/822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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