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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.94, 1,132.48 and 506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.94, 1,132.48 and 506.39 is: 698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.94 : 1,132.48 = 506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.94/1,132.48 = 506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.94x = 1,132.48 × 506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.94x = 573,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,471.52/820.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.56

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