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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,233.04 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,233.04 and 383.95 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,233.04 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,233.04 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,233.04 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 473,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,425.71/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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