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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.06, 1,131.16 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.06, 1,131.16 and 488.23 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.06 : 1,131.16 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.06/1,131.16 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.06x = 1,131.16 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.06x = 552,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,266.25/820.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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