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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,234.38 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,234.38 and 360.36 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,234.38 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,234.38 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,234.38 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 444,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,821.18/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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