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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.32, 1,231.53 and 561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.32, 1,231.53 and 561.62 is: 842.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.32 : 1,231.53 = 561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.32/1,231.53 = 561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.32x = 1,231.53 × 561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.32x = 691,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,645.72/821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.11

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