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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.35, 1,230.56 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.35, 1,230.56 and 272.58 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.35 : 1,230.56 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.35/1,230.56 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.35x = 1,230.56 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.35x = 335,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,426.04/820.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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