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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.66, 1,230.66 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.66, 1,230.66 and 381.90 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.66 : 1,230.66 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.66/1,230.66 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.66x = 1,230.66 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.66x = 469,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,989.05/820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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