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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,232.10 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,232.10 and 575.37 is: 863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,232.10 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,232.10 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,232.10 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 708,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,913.38/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.06

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