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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.53, 1,232.11 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.53, 1,232.11 and 382.51 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.53 : 1,232.11 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.53/1,232.11 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.53x = 1,232.11 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.53x = 471,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,296.03/821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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