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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.73, 1,232.60 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.73, 1,232.60 and 244.65 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.73 : 1,232.60 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.73/1,232.60 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.73x = 1,232.60 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.73x = 301,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,554.37/821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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