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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,131.90 and 488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,131.90 and 488.82 is: 674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,131.90 = 488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,131.90 = 488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,131.90 × 488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 553,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,295.36/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.34

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