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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.61, 1,230.74 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.61, 1,230.74 and 272.67 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.61 : 1,230.74 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.61/1,230.74 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.61x = 1,230.74 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.61x = 335,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,586.56/820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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