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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.21, 1,131.93 and 471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.21, 1,131.93 and 471.01 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.21 : 1,131.93 = 471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.21/1,131.93 = 471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.21x = 1,131.93 × 471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.21x = 533,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,150.35/820.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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