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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,231.98 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,231.98 and 388.54 is: 582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,231.98 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,231.98 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,231.98 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 478,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,673.51/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.47

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