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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.10, 1,229.40 and 409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.10, 1,229.40 and 409.02 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.10 : 1,229.40 = 409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.10/1,229.40 = 409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.10x = 1,229.40 × 409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.10x = 502,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,849.19/820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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