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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.91, 1,232.69 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.91, 1,232.69 and 244.89 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.91 : 1,232.69 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.91/1,232.69 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.91x = 1,232.69 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.91x = 301,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,872.23/821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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