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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,131.74 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,131.74 and 470.81 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,131.74 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,131.74 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,131.74 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 532,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,836.75/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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