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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.93, 1,234.17 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.93, 1,234.17 and 245.67 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.93 : 1,234.17 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.93/1,234.17 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.93x = 1,234.17 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.93x = 303,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,198.54/822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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