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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.27, 1,131.94 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.27, 1,131.94 and 447.24 is: 617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.27 : 1,131.94 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.27/1,131.94 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.27x = 1,131.94 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.27x = 506,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,240.95/820.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.17

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