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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,234.74 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,234.74 and 361.46 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,234.74 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,234.74 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,234.74 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 446,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,313.56/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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