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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,231.84 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,231.84 and 388.08 is: 581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,231.84 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,231.84 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,231.84 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 478,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,052.47/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.69

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