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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.10, 1,227.06 and 455.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.10, 1,227.06 and 455.15 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.10 : 1,227.06 = 455.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.10/1,227.06 = 455.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.10x = 1,227.06 × 455.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.10x = 558,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,499.43/820.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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