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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,233.95 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,233.95 and 360.16 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,233.95 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,233.95 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,233.95 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 444,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,414.55/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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