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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.10, 1,233.46 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.10, 1,233.46 and 383.57 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.10 : 1,233.46 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.10/1,233.46 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.10x = 1,233.46 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.10x = 473,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,118.25/822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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