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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.84, 1,230.49 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.84, 1,230.49 and 358.24 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.84 : 1,230.49 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.84/1,230.49 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.84x = 1,230.49 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.84x = 440,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,810.42/820.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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