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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.93, 1,132.77 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.93, 1,132.77 and 466.72 is: 644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.93 : 1,132.77 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.93/1,132.77 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.93x = 1,132.77 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.93x = 528,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,686.41/820.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.01

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