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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.27, 1,228.68 and 646.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.27, 1,228.68 and 646.09 is: 967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.27 : 1,228.68 = 646.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.27/1,228.68 = 646.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.27x = 1,228.68 × 646.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.27x = 793,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,837.86/820.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.78

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