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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,233.18 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,233.18 and 390.66 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,233.18 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,233.18 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,233.18 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 481,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,754.10/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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