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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,131.75 and 488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,131.75 and 488.74 is: 674.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,131.75 = 488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,131.75 = 488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,131.75 × 488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 553,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,131.50/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.36

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