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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.14, 1,230.29 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.14, 1,230.29 and 576.52 is: 863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.14 : 1,230.29 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.14/1,230.29 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.14x = 1,230.29 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.14x = 709,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,282.99/821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.78

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