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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,133.67 and 647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,133.67 and 647.10 is: 894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,133.67 = 647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,133.67 = 647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,133.67 × 647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 733,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,597.86/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.22

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