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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,230.15 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,230.15 and 264.83 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,230.15 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,230.15 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,230.15 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 325,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,780.62/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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