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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.70, 1,230.93 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.70, 1,230.93 and 272.87 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.70 : 1,230.93 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.70/1,230.93 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.70x = 1,230.93 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.70x = 335,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,883.87/820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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