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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.18, 1,230.76 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.18, 1,230.76 and 357.96 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.18 : 1,230.76 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.18/1,230.76 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.18x = 1,230.76 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.18x = 440,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,562.85/820.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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