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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.05, 1,229.42 and 408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.05, 1,229.42 and 408.97 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.05 : 1,229.42 = 408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.05/1,229.42 = 408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.05x = 1,229.42 × 408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.05x = 502,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,795.90/820.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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