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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,230.67 and 474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,230.67 and 474.13 is: 711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,230.67 = 474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,230.67 = 474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,230.67 × 474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 583,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,491.41/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.48

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