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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,233.34 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,233.34 and 388.88 is: 583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,233.34 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,233.34 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,233.34 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 479,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,614.12/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.46

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