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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,231.07 and 532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,231.07 and 532.53 is: 797.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,231.07 = 532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,231.07 = 532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,231.07 × 532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 655,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,579.04/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.57

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