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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,230.13 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,230.13 and 272.44 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,230.13 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,230.13 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,230.13 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 335,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,129.79/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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