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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.47, 1,234.29 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.47, 1,234.29 and 384.09 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.47 : 1,234.29 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.47/1,234.29 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.47x = 1,234.29 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.47x = 474,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,080.04/823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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