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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.36, 1,233.79 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.36, 1,233.79 and 359.92 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.36 : 1,233.79 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.36/1,233.79 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.36x = 1,233.79 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.36x = 444,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,065.70/822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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