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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.48, 1,230.64 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.48, 1,230.64 and 590.44 is: 885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.48 : 1,230.64 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.48/1,230.64 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.48x = 1,230.64 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.48x = 726,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,619.08/820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.60

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