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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.57, 1,230.98 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.57, 1,230.98 and 272.63 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.57 : 1,230.98 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.57/1,230.98 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.57x = 1,230.98 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.57x = 335,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,594.56/820.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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