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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,229.64 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,229.64 and 272.43 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,229.64 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,229.64 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,229.64 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 334,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,990.83/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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