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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,231.60 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,231.60 and 258.11 is: 387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,231.60 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,231.60 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,231.60 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 317,888.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,888.28/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.19

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