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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.95, 1,230.44 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.95, 1,230.44 and 473.56 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.95 : 1,230.44 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.95/1,230.44 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.95x = 1,230.44 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.95x = 582,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,681.72/820.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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