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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,232.73 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,232.73 and 360.03 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,232.73 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,232.73 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,232.73 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 443,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,819.78/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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