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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.50, 1,231.44 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.50, 1,231.44 and 528.18 is: 791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.50 : 1,231.44 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.50/1,231.44 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.50x = 1,231.44 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.50x = 650,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,421.98/821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.75

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