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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,132.28 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,132.28 and 471.36 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,132.28 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,132.28 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,132.28 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 533,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,711.50/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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