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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.97, 1,233.96 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.97, 1,233.96 and 384.04 is: 575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.97 : 1,233.96 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.97/1,233.96 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.97x = 1,233.96 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.97x = 473,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,890.00/822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.83

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