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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,132.14 and 471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,132.14 and 471.07 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,132.14 = 471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,132.14 = 471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,132.14 × 471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 533,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,317.19/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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