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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,131.59 and 488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,131.59 and 488.58 is: 673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,131.59 = 488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,131.59 = 488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,131.59 × 488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 552,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,869.80/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.92

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