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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,232.13 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,232.13 and 358.85 is: 538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,232.13 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,232.13 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,232.13 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 442,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,149.85/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.51

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