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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.97, 1,235.46 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.97, 1,235.46 and 385.04 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.97 : 1,235.46 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.97/1,235.46 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.97x = 1,235.46 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.97x = 475,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,701.52/823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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