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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.82, 1,232.99 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.82, 1,232.99 and 605.63 is: 909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.82 : 1,232.99 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.82/1,232.99 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.82x = 1,232.99 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.82x = 746,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,735.73/820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.74

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