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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,132.76 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,132.76 and 489.18 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,132.76 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,132.76 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,132.76 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 554,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,123.54/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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