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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.09, 1,229.37 and 409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.09, 1,229.37 and 409.02 is: 613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.09 : 1,229.37 = 409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.09/1,229.37 = 409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.09x = 1,229.37 × 409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.09x = 502,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,836.92/820.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.15

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