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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.28, 1,230.60 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.28, 1,230.60 and 272.54 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.28 : 1,230.60 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.28/1,230.60 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.28x = 1,230.60 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.28x = 335,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,387.72/820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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