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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.93, 1,234.62 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.93, 1,234.62 and 360.75 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.93 : 1,234.62 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.93/1,234.62 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.93x = 1,234.62 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.93x = 445,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,389.17/822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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