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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,132.58 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,132.58 and 624.58 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,132.58 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,132.58 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,132.58 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 707,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,385.55/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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