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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.89, 1,230.75 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.89, 1,230.75 and 528.72 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.89 : 1,230.75 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.89/1,230.75 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.89x = 1,230.75 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.89x = 650,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,722.14/820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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