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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.83, 1,132.71 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.83, 1,132.71 and 447.80 is: 617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.83 : 1,132.71 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.83/1,132.71 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.83x = 1,132.71 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.83x = 507,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,227.54/820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.94

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