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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,230.57 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,230.57 and 410.19 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,230.57 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,230.57 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,230.57 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 504,767.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,767.51/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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