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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.11, 1,231.89 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.11, 1,231.89 and 358.93 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.11 : 1,231.89 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.11/1,231.89 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.11x = 1,231.89 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.11x = 442,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,162.28/821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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