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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.48, 1,131.84 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.48, 1,131.84 and 509.44 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.48 : 1,131.84 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.48/1,131.84 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.48x = 1,131.84 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.48x = 576,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,604.57/820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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