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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.46, 1,233.69 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.46, 1,233.69 and 245.29 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.46 : 1,233.69 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.46/1,233.69 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.46x = 1,233.69 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.46x = 302,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,611.82/822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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