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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,230.32 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,230.32 and 409.18 is: 613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,230.32 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,230.32 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,230.32 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 503,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,422.34/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.24

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