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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.65, 1,231.10 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.65, 1,231.10 and 577.74 is: 865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.65 : 1,231.10 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.65/1,231.10 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.65x = 1,231.10 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.65x = 711,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,255.71/821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.64

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