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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,234.37 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,234.37 and 384.02 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,234.37 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,234.37 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,234.37 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 474,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,014.68/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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