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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,233.33 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,233.33 and 389.14 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,233.33 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,233.33 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,233.33 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 479,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,938.04/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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