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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.59, 1,132.43 and 501.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.59, 1,132.43 and 501.61 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.59 : 1,132.43 = 501.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.59/1,132.43 = 501.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.59x = 1,132.43 × 501.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.59x = 568,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,034.63/820.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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