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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.70, 1,279.05 and 820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.70, 1,279.05 and 820.30 is: 1,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.70 : 1,279.05 = 820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.70/1,279.05 = 820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.70x = 1,279.05 × 820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.70x = 1,049,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,204.72/852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.45

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