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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.98, 1,231.38 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.98, 1,231.38 and 382.14 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.98 : 1,231.38 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.98/1,231.38 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.98x = 1,231.38 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.98x = 470,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,559.55/820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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