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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.37, 1,232.98 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.37, 1,232.98 and 383.15 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.37 : 1,232.98 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.37/1,232.98 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.37x = 1,232.98 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.37x = 472,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,408.21/822.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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