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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,231.01 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,231.01 and 639.48 is: 959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,231.01 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,231.01 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,231.01 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 787,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,203.08/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.87

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