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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.69, 1,231.25 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.69, 1,231.25 and 243.56 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.69 : 1,231.25 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.69/1,231.25 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.69x = 1,231.25 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.69x = 299,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,885.11/820.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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