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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.77, 1,233.75 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.77, 1,233.75 and 383.92 is: 575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.77 : 1,233.75 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.77/1,233.75 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.77x = 1,233.75 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.77x = 473,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,658.22/822.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.69

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