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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,132.81 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,132.81 and 447.86 is: 618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,132.81 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,132.81 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,132.81 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 507,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,335.63/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.04

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