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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.08, 1,230.28 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.08, 1,230.28 and 547.28 is: 820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.08 : 1,230.28 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.08/1,230.28 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.08x = 1,230.28 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.08x = 673,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,307.64/821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.03

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