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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.89, 1,236.20 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.89, 1,236.20 and 361.79 is: 542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.89 : 1,236.20 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.89/1,236.20 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.89x = 1,236.20 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.89x = 447,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,244.80/823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.85

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