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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.07, 1,229.99 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.07, 1,229.99 and 264.83 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.07 : 1,229.99 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.07/1,229.99 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.07x = 1,229.99 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.07x = 325,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,738.25/820.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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