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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.80, 1,229.76 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.80, 1,229.76 and 387.20 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.80 : 1,229.76 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.80/1,229.76 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.80x = 1,229.76 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.80x = 476,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,163.07/820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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