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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,235.02 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,235.02 and 390.28 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,235.02 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,235.02 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,235.02 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 482,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,003.61/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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