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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,233.42 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,233.42 and 359.96 is: 539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,233.42 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,233.42 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,233.42 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 443,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,981.86/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.94

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