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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.90, 1,233.90 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.90, 1,233.90 and 390.09 is: 584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.90 : 1,233.90 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.90/1,233.90 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.90x = 1,233.90 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.90x = 481,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,332.05/822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.92

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