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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.57, 1,232.88 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.57, 1,232.88 and 359.36 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.57 : 1,232.88 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.57/1,232.88 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.57x = 1,232.88 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.57x = 443,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,041.59/821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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