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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.37, 1,132.11 and 447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.37, 1,132.11 and 447.35 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.37 : 1,132.11 = 447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.37/1,132.11 = 447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.37x = 1,132.11 × 447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.37x = 506,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,443.75/820.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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