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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.26, 1,232.16 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.26, 1,232.16 and 388.72 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.26 : 1,232.16 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.26/1,232.16 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.26x = 1,232.16 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.26x = 478,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,965.24/821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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