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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,232.60 and 613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,232.60 and 613.60 is: 920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,232.60 = 613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,232.60 = 613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,232.60 × 613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 756,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,321.81/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.87

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