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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,228.96 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,228.96 and 403.72 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,228.96 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,228.96 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,228.96 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 496,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,155.73/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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