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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,231.08 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,231.08 and 387.48 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,231.08 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,231.08 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,231.08 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 477,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,018.88/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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