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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,231.80 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,231.80 and 528.66 is: 793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,231.80 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,231.80 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,231.80 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 651,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,203.39/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.16

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