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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,131.66 and 509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,131.66 and 509.56 is: 703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,131.66 = 509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,131.66 = 509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,131.66 × 509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 576,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,648.67/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.23

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