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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.18, 1,228.90 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.18, 1,228.90 and 357.26 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.18 : 1,228.90 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.18/1,228.90 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.18x = 1,228.90 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.18x = 439,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,036.81/820.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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