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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,230.17 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,230.17 and 528.36 is: 792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,230.17 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,230.17 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,230.17 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 649,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,969.98/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.25

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