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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,233.30 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,233.30 and 389.13 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,233.30 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,233.30 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,233.30 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 479,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,914.03/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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