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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,231.56 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,231.56 and 388.01 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,231.56 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,231.56 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,231.56 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 477,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,851.44/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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