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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.74, 1,232.02 and 388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.74, 1,232.02 and 388.66 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.74 : 1,232.02 = 388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.74/1,232.02 = 388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.74x = 1,232.02 × 388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.74x = 478,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,836.89/821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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