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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.95, 1,234.34 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.95, 1,234.34 and 360.60 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.95 : 1,234.34 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.95/1,234.34 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.95x = 1,234.34 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.95x = 445,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,101.20/822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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