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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.82, 1,132.80 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.82, 1,132.80 and 673.04 is: 928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.82 : 1,132.80 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.82/1,132.80 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.82x = 1,132.80 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.82x = 762,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,419.71/820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.85

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