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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,230.12 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,230.12 and 590.04 is: 883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,230.12 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,230.12 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,230.12 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 725,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,820.00/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.12

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