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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.19, 1,234.24 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.19, 1,234.24 and 360.68 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.19 : 1,234.24 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.19/1,234.24 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.19x = 1,234.24 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.19x = 445,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,158.61/823.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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