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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.24, 1,132.96 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.24, 1,132.96 and 610.72 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.24 : 1,132.96 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.24/1,132.96 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.24x = 1,132.96 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.24x = 691,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,921.33/820.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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