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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.53, 1,230.17 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.53, 1,230.17 and 528.12 is: 791.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.53 : 1,230.17 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.53/1,230.17 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.53x = 1,230.17 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.53x = 649,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,674.74/820.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.77

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