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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.20, 1,131.86 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.20, 1,131.86 and 447.19 is: 617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.20 : 1,131.86 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.20/1,131.86 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.20x = 1,131.86 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.20x = 506,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,152.25/820.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.11

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