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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.86, 1,234.32 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.86, 1,234.32 and 360.40 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.86 : 1,234.32 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.86/1,234.32 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.86x = 1,234.32 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.86x = 444,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,848.93/822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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