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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,230.24 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,230.24 and 436.40 is: 654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,230.24 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,230.24 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,230.24 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 536,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,876.74/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.03

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