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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,232.22 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,232.22 and 359.84 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,232.22 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,232.22 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,232.22 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 443,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,395.88/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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