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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,233 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,233 and 390.56 is: 585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,233 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,233 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,233 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 481,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,554.32/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.05

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