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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.17, 1,132.02 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.17, 1,132.02 and 471.06 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.17 : 1,132.02 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.17/1,132.02 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.17x = 1,132.02 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.17x = 533,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,249.34/820.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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