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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,131.56 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,131.56 and 505.52 is: 697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,131.56 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,131.56 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,131.56 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 572,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,023.68/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.48

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