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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.29, 1,228.83 and 590.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.29, 1,228.83 and 590.71 is: 883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.29 : 1,228.83 = 590.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.29/1,228.83 = 590.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.29x = 1,228.83 × 590.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.29x = 725,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,882.17/821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.83

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