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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.75, 1,132.68 and 471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.75, 1,132.68 and 471.55 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.75 : 1,132.68 = 471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.75/1,132.68 = 471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.75x = 1,132.68 × 471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.75x = 534,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,115.25/820.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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