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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.89, 1,231.07 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.89, 1,231.07 and 272.93 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.89 : 1,231.07 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.89/1,231.07 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.89x = 1,231.07 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.89x = 335,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,988.42/820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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