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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.97, 1,132.93 and 489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.97, 1,132.93 and 489.55 is: 675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.97 : 1,132.93 = 489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.97/1,132.93 = 489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.97x = 1,132.93 × 489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.97x = 554,625.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,625.88/820.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.57

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