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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.59, 1,233.85 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.59, 1,233.85 and 245.46 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.59 : 1,233.85 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.59/1,233.85 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.59x = 1,233.85 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.59x = 302,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,860.82/822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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