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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,234.44 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,234.44 and 390.02 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,234.44 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,234.44 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,234.44 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 481,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,450.12/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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