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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,131.42 and 509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,131.42 and 509.56 is: 702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,131.42 = 509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,131.42 = 509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,131.42 × 509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 576,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,526.38/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.57

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