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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.37, 1,131.97 and 488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.37, 1,131.97 and 488.74 is: 674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.37 : 1,131.97 = 488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.37/1,131.97 = 488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.37x = 1,131.97 × 488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.37x = 553,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,239.02/820.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.38

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