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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.51, 1,132.10 and 484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.51, 1,132.10 and 484.43 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.51 : 1,132.10 = 484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.51/1,132.10 = 484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.51x = 1,132.10 × 484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.51x = 548,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,427.24/820.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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