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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.63, 1,234.10 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.63, 1,234.10 and 383.86 is: 575.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.63 : 1,234.10 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.63/1,234.10 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.63x = 1,234.10 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.63x = 473,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,721.63/822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.86

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