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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,230.08 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,230.08 and 638.28 is: 955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,230.08 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,230.08 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,230.08 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 785,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,132.27/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.50

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