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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,233.48 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,233.48 and 389.26 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,233.48 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,233.48 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,233.48 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 480,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,144.42/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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