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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,132.51 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,132.51 and 447.64 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,132.51 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,132.51 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,132.51 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 506,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,954.50/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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