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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.72, 1,231.17 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.72, 1,231.17 and 300.88 is: 451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.72 : 1,231.17 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.72/1,231.17 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.72x = 1,231.17 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.72x = 370,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,434.43/820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.35

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