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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.71, 1,231.35 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.71, 1,231.35 and 359.07 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.71 : 1,231.35 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.71/1,231.35 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.71x = 1,231.35 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.71x = 442,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,140.84/821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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