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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,131.94 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,131.94 and 447.18 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,131.94 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,131.94 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,131.94 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 506,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,180.93/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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