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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,132.56 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,132.56 and 447.66 is: 617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,132.56 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,132.56 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,132.56 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 507,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,001.81/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.78

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