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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,132.84 and 471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,132.84 and 471.58 is: 650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,132.84 = 471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,132.84 = 471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,132.84 × 471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 534,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,224.69/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.80

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