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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.57, 1,132.36 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.57, 1,132.36 and 466.52 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.57 : 1,132.36 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.57/1,132.36 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.57x = 1,132.36 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.57x = 528,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,268.59/820.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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