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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,132.58 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,132.58 and 466.52 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,132.58 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,132.58 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,132.58 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 528,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,371.22/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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