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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.70, 1,132.53 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.70, 1,132.53 and 447.69 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.70 : 1,132.53 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.70/1,132.53 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.70x = 1,132.53 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.70x = 507,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,024.92/820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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