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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,231.56 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,231.56 and 388.08 is: 581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,231.56 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,231.56 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,231.56 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 477,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,943.80/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.27

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