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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,230.53 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,230.53 and 265.07 is: 397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,230.53 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,230.53 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,230.53 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 326,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,178.34/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.57

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