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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.02, 1,131.45 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.02, 1,131.45 and 488.34 is: 673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.02 : 1,131.45 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.02/1,131.45 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.02x = 1,131.45 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.02x = 552,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,532.29/820.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.80

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