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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,132.02 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,132.02 and 489 is: 674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,132.02 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,132.02 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,132.02 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 553,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,557.78/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.66

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