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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.35, 1,229.45 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.35, 1,229.45 and 387.63 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.35 : 1,229.45 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.35/1,229.45 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.35x = 1,229.45 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.35x = 476,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,569.77/820.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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