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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.36, 1,131.96 and 471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.36, 1,131.96 and 471.07 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.36 : 1,131.96 = 471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.36/1,131.96 = 471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.36x = 1,131.96 × 471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.36x = 533,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,232.40/820.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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