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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.20, 1,227.24 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.20, 1,227.24 and 546.96 is: 818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.20 : 1,227.24 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.20/1,227.24 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.20x = 1,227.24 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.20x = 671,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,251.19/820.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.40

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