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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.89, 1,132.82 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.89, 1,132.82 and 447.87 is: 618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.89 : 1,132.82 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.89/1,132.82 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.89x = 1,132.82 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.89x = 507,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,357.21/820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.06

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