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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.94, 1,132.82 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.94, 1,132.82 and 489.30 is: 675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.94 : 1,132.82 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.94/1,132.82 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.94x = 1,132.82 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.94x = 554,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,288.83/820.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.19

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