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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,229.74 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,229.74 and 358.61 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,229.74 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,229.74 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,229.74 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 440,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,990.02/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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