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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,236.06 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,236.06 and 361.98 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,236.06 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,236.06 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,236.06 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 447,429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,429.00/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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