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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.67, 1,231.19 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.67, 1,231.19 and 243.59 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.67 : 1,231.19 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.67/1,231.19 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.67x = 1,231.19 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.67x = 299,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,905.57/820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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