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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.80, 1,132.71 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.80, 1,132.71 and 447.78 is: 617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.80 : 1,132.71 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.80/1,132.71 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.80x = 1,132.71 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.80x = 507,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,200.34/820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.93

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