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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.78, 1,230.51 and 576.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.78, 1,230.51 and 576.98 is: 863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.78 : 1,230.51 = 576.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.78/1,230.51 = 576.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.78x = 1,230.51 × 576.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.78x = 709,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,979.66/821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.95

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