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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,223.01 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,223.01 and 382.23 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,223.01 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,223.01 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,223.01 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 467,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,471.11/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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