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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.17, 1,131.84 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.17, 1,131.84 and 447.15 is: 617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.17 : 1,131.84 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.17/1,131.84 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.17x = 1,131.84 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.17x = 506,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,104.37/820.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.07

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