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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,132.10 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,132.10 and 488.57 is: 674.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,132.10 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,132.10 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,132.10 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 553,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,101.99/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.42

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