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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.67, 1,132.04 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.67, 1,132.04 and 509.63 is: 702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.67 : 1,132.04 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.67/1,132.04 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.67x = 1,132.04 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.67x = 576,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,917.16/820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.99

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