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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.90, 1,133.10 and 506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.90, 1,133.10 and 506.27 is: 698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.90 : 1,133.10 = 506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.90/1,133.10 = 506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.90x = 1,133.10 × 506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.90x = 573,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,648.87/820.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.80

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