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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,229.76 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,229.76 and 423.95 is: 635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,229.76 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,229.76 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,229.76 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 521,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,350.60/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.62

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