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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.98, 1,233.68 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.98, 1,233.68 and 384.05 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.98 : 1,233.68 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.98/1,233.68 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.98x = 1,233.68 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.98x = 473,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,786.72/822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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