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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,228.01 and 654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,228.01 and 654.82 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,228.01 = 654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,228.01 = 654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,228.01 × 654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 804,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,125.51/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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