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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.96, 1,132.96 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.96, 1,132.96 and 489.28 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.96 : 1,132.96 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.96/1,132.96 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.96x = 1,132.96 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.96x = 554,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,334.67/820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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