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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.42, 1,231.65 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.42, 1,231.65 and 564.62 is: 846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.42 : 1,231.65 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.42/1,231.65 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.42x = 1,231.65 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.42x = 695,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,414.22/821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.60

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