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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.28, 1,229.88 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.28, 1,229.88 and 531.92 is: 797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.28 : 1,229.88 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.28/1,229.88 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.28x = 1,229.88 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.28x = 654,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,197.77/820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.53

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