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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,234.44 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,234.44 and 245.82 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,234.44 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,234.44 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,234.44 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 303,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,450.04/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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