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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.83, 1,133.39 and 506.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.83, 1,133.39 and 506.55 is: 699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.83 : 1,133.39 = 506.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.83/1,133.39 = 506.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.83x = 1,133.39 × 506.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.83x = 574,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,124.22/820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.44

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