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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.25, 1,230.52 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.25, 1,230.52 and 265.10 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.25 : 1,230.52 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.25/1,230.52 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.25x = 1,230.52 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.25x = 326,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,209.65/820.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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