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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.04, 1,230.94 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.04, 1,230.94 and 528.86 is: 792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.04 : 1,230.94 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.04/1,230.94 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.04x = 1,230.94 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.04x = 650,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,992.28/821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.89

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