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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.69, 1,132.43 and 471.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.69, 1,132.43 and 471.31 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.69 : 1,132.43 = 471.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.69/1,132.43 = 471.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.69x = 1,132.43 × 471.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.69x = 533,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,725.58/820.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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