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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.27, 1,131.39 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.27, 1,131.39 and 488.44 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.27 : 1,131.39 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.27/1,131.39 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.27x = 1,131.39 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.27x = 552,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,613.30/820.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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