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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.00, 1,131.56 and 465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.00, 1,131.56 and 465.91 is: 642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.00 : 1,131.56 = 465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.00/1,131.56 = 465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.00x = 1,131.56 × 465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.00x = 527,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,203.46/820.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.93

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