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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.54, 1,232.26 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.54, 1,232.26 and 301.52 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.54 : 1,232.26 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.54/1,232.26 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.54x = 1,232.26 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.54x = 371,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,551.04/821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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