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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.94, 1,233.18 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.94, 1,233.18 and 388.86 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.94 : 1,233.18 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.94/1,233.18 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.94x = 1,233.18 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.94x = 479,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,534.37/821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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