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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.29, 1,231.29 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.29, 1,231.29 and 410.22 is: 615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.29 : 1,231.29 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.29/1,231.29 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.29x = 1,231.29 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.29x = 505,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,099.78/821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.01

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