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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,233.81 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,233.81 and 384.48 is: 576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,233.81 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,233.81 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,233.81 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 474,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,367.18/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.42

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