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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.02, 1,131.64 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.02, 1,131.64 and 447.01 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.02 : 1,131.64 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.02/1,131.64 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.02x = 1,131.64 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.02x = 505,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,850.45/820.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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