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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,131.69 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,131.69 and 488.46 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,131.69 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,131.69 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,131.69 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 552,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,785.30/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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