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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.54, 1,230.90 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.54, 1,230.90 and 272.78 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.54 : 1,230.90 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.54/1,230.90 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.54x = 1,230.90 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.54x = 335,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,764.90/820.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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