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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.77, 1,234.65 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.77, 1,234.65 and 360.54 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.77 : 1,234.65 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.77/1,234.65 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.77x = 1,234.65 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.77x = 445,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,140.71/822.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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