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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.71, 1,230.84 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.71, 1,230.84 and 243.57 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.71 : 1,230.84 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.71/1,230.84 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.71x = 1,230.84 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.71x = 299,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,795.70/820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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