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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.41, 1,231.64 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.41, 1,231.64 and 388.56 is: 582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.41 : 1,231.64 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.41/1,231.64 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.41x = 1,231.64 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.41x = 478,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,570.17/821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.62

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