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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,234.78 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,234.78 and 438.12 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,234.78 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,234.78 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,234.78 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 540,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,981.81/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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