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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.03, 1,229.80 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.03, 1,229.80 and 357.70 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.03 : 1,229.80 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.03/1,229.80 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.03x = 1,229.80 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.03x = 439,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,899.46/820.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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