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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.62, 1,229.94 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.62, 1,229.94 and 358.20 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.62 : 1,229.94 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.62/1,229.94 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.62x = 1,229.94 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.62x = 440,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,564.51/820.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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