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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,129.95 and 672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,129.95 and 672.50 is: 926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,129.95 = 672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,129.95 = 672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,129.95 × 672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 759,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,894.20/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.56

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