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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.98, 1,132.96 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.98, 1,132.96 and 466.89 is: 644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.98 : 1,132.96 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.98/1,132.96 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.98x = 1,132.96 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.98x = 528,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,968.28/820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.32

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