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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.34, 1,131.65 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.34, 1,131.65 and 488.72 is: 674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.34 : 1,131.65 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.34/1,131.65 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.34x = 1,131.65 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.34x = 553,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,051.89/820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.18

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