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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.80, 1,231.34 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.80, 1,231.34 and 387.95 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.80 : 1,231.34 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.80/1,231.34 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.80x = 1,231.34 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.80x = 477,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,690.26/820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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