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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,131.33 and 654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,131.33 and 654.27 is: 902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,131.33 = 654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,131.33 = 654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,131.33 × 654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 740,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,195.28/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.33

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