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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.81, 1,233.33 and 388.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.81, 1,233.33 and 388.97 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.81 : 1,233.33 = 388.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.81/1,233.33 = 388.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.81x = 1,233.33 × 388.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.81x = 479,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,725.37/821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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