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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.23, 1,231.20 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.23, 1,231.20 and 410.16 is: 614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.23 : 1,231.20 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.23/1,231.20 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.23x = 1,231.20 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.23x = 504,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,986.68/821.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.91

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