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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.43, 1,233.65 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.43, 1,233.65 and 389.89 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.43 : 1,233.65 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.43/1,233.65 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.43x = 1,233.65 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.43x = 480,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,987.80/822.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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