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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.96, 1,231.61 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.96, 1,231.61 and 387.88 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.96 : 1,231.61 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.96/1,231.61 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.96x = 1,231.61 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.96x = 477,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,716.89/820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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