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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.27, 1,230.12 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.27, 1,230.12 and 357.92 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.27 : 1,230.12 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.27/1,230.12 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.27x = 1,230.12 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.27x = 440,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,283.01/820.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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