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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.93, 1,231.83 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.93, 1,231.83 and 388.13 is: 581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.93 : 1,231.83 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.93/1,231.83 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.93x = 1,231.83 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.93x = 478,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,104.02/821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.69

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