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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.78, 1,132.62 and 489.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.78, 1,132.62 and 489.14 is: 674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.78 : 1,132.62 = 489.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.78/1,132.62 = 489.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.78x = 1,132.62 × 489.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.78x = 554,009.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,009.75/820.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.98

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