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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.09, 1,132.05 and 488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.09, 1,132.05 and 488.45 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.09 : 1,132.05 = 488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.09/1,132.05 = 488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.09x = 1,132.05 × 488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.09x = 552,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,952.65/820.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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