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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.70, 1,132.62 and 471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.70, 1,132.62 and 471.45 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.70 : 1,132.62 = 471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.70/1,132.62 = 471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.70x = 1,132.62 × 471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.70x = 533,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,973.70/820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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