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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.26, 1,231.57 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.26, 1,231.57 and 301.11 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.26 : 1,231.57 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.26/1,231.57 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.26x = 1,231.57 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.26x = 370,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,832.67/821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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