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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.04, 1,131.66 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.04, 1,131.66 and 447.02 is: 616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.04 : 1,131.66 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.04/1,131.66 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.04x = 1,131.66 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.04x = 505,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,868.99/820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.89

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