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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.25, 1,231.05 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.25, 1,231.05 and 387.63 is: 581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.25 : 1,231.05 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.25/1,231.05 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.25x = 1,231.05 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.25x = 477,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,191.91/821.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.06

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