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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.33, 1,132.20 and 488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.33, 1,132.20 and 488.68 is: 674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.33 : 1,132.20 = 488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.33/1,132.20 = 488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.33x = 1,132.20 × 488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.33x = 553,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,280.67/820.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.46

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