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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,131.98 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,131.98 and 510.04 is: 703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,131.98 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,131.98 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,131.98 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 577,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,355.08/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.58

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