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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.58, 1,132.35 and 447.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.58, 1,132.35 and 447.55 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.58 : 1,132.35 = 447.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.58/1,132.35 = 447.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.58x = 1,132.35 × 447.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.58x = 506,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,783.24/820.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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