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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.63, 1,132.20 and 505.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.63, 1,132.20 and 505.57 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.63 : 1,132.20 = 505.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.63/1,132.20 = 505.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.63x = 1,132.20 × 505.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.63x = 572,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,406.35/820.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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