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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.07, 1,231.86 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.07, 1,231.86 and 604.88 is: 908.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.07 : 1,231.86 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.07/1,231.86 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.07x = 1,231.86 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.07x = 745,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,127.48/820.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.61

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