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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.43, 1,131.81 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.43, 1,131.81 and 488.66 is: 674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.43 : 1,131.81 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.43/1,131.81 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.43x = 1,131.81 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.43x = 553,064.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,064.62/820.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.12

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