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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.48, 1,232.40 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.48, 1,232.40 and 382.40 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.48 : 1,232.40 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.48/1,232.40 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.48x = 1,232.40 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.48x = 471,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,274.43/821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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