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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,132.83 and 489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,132.83 and 489.35 is: 675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,132.83 = 489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,132.83 = 489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,132.83 × 489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 554,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,350.36/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.31

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