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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.74, 1,234.08 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.74, 1,234.08 and 245.60 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.74 : 1,234.08 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.74/1,234.08 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.74x = 1,234.08 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.74x = 303,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,090.05/822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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