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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,233.33 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,233.33 and 389.14 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,233.33 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,233.33 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,233.33 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 479,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,938.04/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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