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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,133.10 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,133.10 and 588.48 is: 812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,133.10 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,133.10 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,133.10 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 666,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,806.69/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.51

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