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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.65, 1,232.25 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.65, 1,232.25 and 404.98 is: 607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.65 : 1,232.25 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.65/1,232.25 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.65x = 1,232.25 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.65x = 499,036.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,036.61/821.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.36

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