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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,232.61 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,232.61 and 528.88 is: 793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,232.61 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,232.61 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,232.61 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 651,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,902.78/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.21

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