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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,231.79 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,231.79 and 359.37 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,231.79 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,231.79 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,231.79 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 442,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,666.58/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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