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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.80, 1,230.12 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.80, 1,230.12 and 627.48 is: 940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.80 : 1,230.12 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.80/1,230.12 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.80x = 1,230.12 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.80x = 771,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,875.70/820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.39

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