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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,229.06 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,229.06 and 473.90 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,229.06 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,229.06 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,229.06 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 582,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,451.53/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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