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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,232.19 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,232.19 and 388.98 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,232.19 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,232.19 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,232.19 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 479,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,297.27/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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