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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.63, 1,132.51 and 471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.63, 1,132.51 and 471.34 is: 650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.63 : 1,132.51 = 471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.63/1,132.51 = 471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.63x = 1,132.51 × 471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.63x = 533,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,797.26/820.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.47

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