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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.10, 1,230.42 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.10, 1,230.42 and 387.38 is: 581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.10 : 1,230.42 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.10/1,230.42 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.10x = 1,230.42 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.10x = 476,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,640.10/820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.20

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