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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,230.88 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,230.88 and 272.82 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,230.88 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,230.88 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,230.88 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 335,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,808.68/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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