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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.35, 1,232.15 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.35, 1,232.15 and 383.13 is: 574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.35 : 1,232.15 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.35/1,232.15 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.35x = 1,232.15 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.35x = 472,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,071.71/822.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.05

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