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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.76, 1,230.93 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.76, 1,230.93 and 293.65 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.76 : 1,230.93 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.76/1,230.93 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.76x = 1,230.93 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.76x = 361,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,459.52/820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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