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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,232.70 and 388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,232.70 and 388.43 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,232.70 = 388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,232.70 = 388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,232.70 × 388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 478,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,817.66/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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