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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.29, 1,229.79 and 409.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.29, 1,229.79 and 409.22 is: 613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.29 : 1,229.79 = 409.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.29/1,229.79 = 409.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.29x = 1,229.79 × 409.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.29x = 503,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,254.66/820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.51

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