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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.63, 1,232.91 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.63, 1,232.91 and 360.12 is: 539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.63 : 1,232.91 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.63/1,232.91 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.63x = 1,232.91 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.63x = 443,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,995.55/822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.73

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