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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.77, 1,232.96 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.77, 1,232.96 and 383.27 is: 575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.77 : 1,232.96 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.77/1,232.96 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.77x = 1,232.96 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.77x = 472,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,548.50/821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.04

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