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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.42, 1,230.80 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.42, 1,230.80 and 272.57 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.42 : 1,230.80 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.42/1,230.80 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.42x = 1,230.80 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.42x = 335,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,479.16/820.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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