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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.35, 1,233.02 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.35, 1,233.02 and 383.03 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.35 : 1,233.02 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.35/1,233.02 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.35x = 1,233.02 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.35x = 472,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,283.65/821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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