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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.91, 1,133.09 and 489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.91, 1,133.09 and 489.41 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.91 : 1,133.09 = 489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.91/1,133.09 = 489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.91x = 1,133.09 × 489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.91x = 554,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,537.46/820.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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