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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,233.90 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,233.90 and 389.43 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,233.90 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,233.90 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,233.90 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 480,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,517.68/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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