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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.67, 1,234.01 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.67, 1,234.01 and 245.54 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.67 : 1,234.01 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.67/1,234.01 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.67x = 1,234.01 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.67x = 303,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,002.51/822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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