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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.72, 1,132.62 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.72, 1,132.62 and 484.84 is: 669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.72 : 1,132.62 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.72/1,132.62 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.72x = 1,132.62 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.72x = 549,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,139.08/820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.09

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