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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,232.99 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,232.99 and 287.59 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,232.99 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,232.99 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,232.99 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 354,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,599.09/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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