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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.71, 1,232.65 and 266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.71, 1,232.65 and 266.23 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.71 : 1,232.65 = 266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.71/1,232.65 = 266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.71x = 1,232.65 × 266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.71x = 328,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,168.41/821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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