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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.05, 1,234.58 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.05, 1,234.58 and 389.97 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.05 : 1,234.58 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.05/1,234.58 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.05x = 1,234.58 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.05x = 481,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,447.21/823.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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