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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,234.44 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,234.44 and 360.28 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,234.44 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,234.44 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,234.44 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 444,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,744.04/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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