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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.25, 1,131.96 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.25, 1,131.96 and 466.19 is: 643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.25 : 1,131.96 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.25/1,131.96 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.25x = 1,131.96 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.25x = 527,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,708.77/820.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.35

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