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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,232.01 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,232.01 and 388.23 is: 581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,232.01 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,232.01 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,232.01 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 478,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,303.24/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.86

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