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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.71, 1,232.88 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.71, 1,232.88 and 388.56 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.71 : 1,232.88 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.71/1,232.88 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.71x = 1,232.88 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.71x = 479,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,047.85/821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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