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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.32, 1,232.79 and 561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.32, 1,232.79 and 561.40 is: 842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.32 : 1,232.79 = 561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.32/1,232.79 = 561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.32x = 1,232.79 × 561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.32x = 692,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,088.31/821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.65

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