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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.51, 1,232.54 and 388.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.51, 1,232.54 and 388.97 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.51 : 1,232.54 = 388.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.51/1,232.54 = 388.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.51x = 1,232.54 × 388.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.51x = 479,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,419.14/821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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