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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,234.32 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,234.32 and 245.64 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,234.32 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,234.32 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,234.32 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 303,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,198.36/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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