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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.72, 1,229.64 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.72, 1,229.64 and 478 is: 716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.72 : 1,229.64 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.72/1,229.64 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.72x = 1,229.64 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.72x = 587,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,767.92/820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.16

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