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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,232.37 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,232.37 and 388.92 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,232.37 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,232.37 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,232.37 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 479,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,293.34/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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