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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,231.77 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,231.77 and 410.10 is: 615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,231.77 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,231.77 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,231.77 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 505,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,148.88/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.34

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