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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.62, 1,132.65 and 471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.62, 1,132.65 and 471.51 is: 650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.62 : 1,132.65 = 471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.62/1,132.65 = 471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.62x = 1,132.65 × 471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.62x = 534,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,055.80/820.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.80

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