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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.81, 1,230.95 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.81, 1,230.95 and 272.85 is: 409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.81 : 1,230.95 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.81/1,230.95 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.81x = 1,230.95 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.81x = 335,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,860.77/820.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.18

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