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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.75, 1,132.64 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.75, 1,132.64 and 447.73 is: 617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.75 : 1,132.64 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.75/1,132.64 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.75x = 1,132.64 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.75x = 507,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,119.16/820.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.87

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