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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,233.36 and 576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,233.36 and 576.81 is: 865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,233.36 = 576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,233.36 = 576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,233.36 × 576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 711,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,414.38/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.64

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