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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,132.12 and 471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,132.12 and 471.10 is: 650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,132.12 = 471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,132.12 = 471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,132.12 × 471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 533,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,339.49/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.09

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