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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.27, 1,230.18 and 647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.27, 1,230.18 and 647.09 is: 969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.27 : 1,230.18 = 647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.27/1,230.18 = 647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.27x = 1,230.18 × 647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.27x = 796,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,037.18/821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.28

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