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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,228.95 and 674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,228.95 and 674.89 is: 1,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,228.95 = 674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,228.95 = 674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,228.95 × 674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 829,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,408.75/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.34

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