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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.82, 1,234.87 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.82, 1,234.87 and 383.84 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.82 : 1,234.87 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.82/1,234.87 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.82x = 1,234.87 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.82x = 473,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,992.50/822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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