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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,231.08 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,231.08 and 410.88 is: 615.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,231.08 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,231.08 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,231.08 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 505,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,826.15/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.54

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