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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.03, 1,131.63 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.03, 1,131.63 and 447.01 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.03 : 1,131.63 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.03/1,131.63 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.03x = 1,131.63 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.03x = 505,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,849.93/820.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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