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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,131.62 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,131.62 and 501.09 is: 691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,131.62 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,131.62 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,131.62 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 567,039.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,039.54/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.32

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