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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.77, 1,232.69 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.77, 1,232.69 and 301.88 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.77 : 1,232.69 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.77/1,232.69 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.77x = 1,232.69 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.77x = 372,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,126.03/821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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