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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,231.80 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,231.80 and 807.70 is: 1,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,231.80 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,231.80 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,231.80 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 994,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,924.86/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.55

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