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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.43, 1,132.19 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.43, 1,132.19 and 447.42 is: 617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.43 : 1,132.19 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.43/1,132.19 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.43x = 1,132.19 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.43x = 506,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,557.33/820.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.43

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