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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,234.24 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,234.24 and 360.45 is: 540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,234.24 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,234.24 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,234.24 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 444,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,880.91/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.85

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