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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.75, 1,132.64 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.75, 1,132.64 and 452.75 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.75 : 1,132.64 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.75/1,132.64 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.75x = 1,132.64 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.75x = 512,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,802.76/820.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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