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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,231.08 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,231.08 and 382.12 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,231.08 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,231.08 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,231.08 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 470,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,420.29/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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