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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,231.23 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,231.23 and 410.04 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,231.23 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,231.23 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,231.23 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 504,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,853.55/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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