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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,131.98 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,131.98 and 471.02 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,131.98 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,131.98 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,131.98 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 533,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,177.20/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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