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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,231.60 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,231.60 and 382.33 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,231.60 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,231.60 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,231.60 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 470,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,877.63/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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