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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.26, 1,230.12 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.26, 1,230.12 and 357.90 is: 536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.26 : 1,230.12 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.26/1,230.12 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.26x = 1,230.12 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.26x = 440,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,259.95/820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.73

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