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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.13, 1,231.39 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.13, 1,231.39 and 300.98 is: 451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.13 : 1,231.39 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.13/1,231.39 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.13x = 1,231.39 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.13x = 370,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,616.85/821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.35

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