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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,233.60 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,233.60 and 383.80 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,233.60 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,233.60 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,233.60 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 473,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,455.68/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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