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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.52, 1,229.90 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.52, 1,229.90 and 358.55 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.52 : 1,229.90 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.52/1,229.90 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.52x = 1,229.90 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.52x = 440,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,972.70/820.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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