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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.07, 1,230.03 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.07, 1,230.03 and 272.07 is: 408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.07 : 1,230.03 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.07/1,230.03 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.07x = 1,230.03 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.07x = 334,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,654.26/820.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.08

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