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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,234.42 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,234.42 and 438.12 is: 657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,234.42 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,234.42 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,234.42 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 540,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,824.09/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.46

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