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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,236.54 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,236.54 and 362.82 is: 543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.94 : 1,236.54 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.94/1,236.54 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.94x = 1,236.54 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.94x = 448,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,641.44/824.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.85

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