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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,229.31 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,229.31 and 408.87 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,229.31 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,229.31 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,229.31 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 502,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,627.98/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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