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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.92, 1,234.56 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.92, 1,234.56 and 245.80 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.92 : 1,234.56 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.92/1,234.56 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.92x = 1,234.56 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.92x = 303,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,454.85/822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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