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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.73, 1,229.40 and 683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.73, 1,229.40 and 683.33 is: 1,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.73 : 1,229.40 = 683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.73/1,229.40 = 683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.73x = 1,229.40 × 683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.73x = 840,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,085.90/820.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.58

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