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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,230.84 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,230.84 and 531.72 is: 796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,230.84 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,230.84 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,230.84 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 654,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,462.24/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.30

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