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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.75, 1,232.71 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.75, 1,232.71 and 301.99 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.75 : 1,232.71 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.75/1,232.71 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.75x = 1,232.71 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.75x = 372,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,266.09/821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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