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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,232.10 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,232.10 and 388.92 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,232.10 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,232.10 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,232.10 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 479,188.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,188.33/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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