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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,133.04 and 471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,133.04 and 471.78 is: 651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,133.04 = 471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,133.04 = 471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,133.04 × 471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 534,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,545.61/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.20

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