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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.13, 1,231.39 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.13, 1,231.39 and 358.89 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.13 : 1,231.39 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.13/1,231.39 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.13x = 1,231.39 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.13x = 441,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,933.56/821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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