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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.90, 1,132.80 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.90, 1,132.80 and 447.87 is: 618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.90 : 1,132.80 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.90/1,132.80 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.90x = 1,132.80 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.90x = 507,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,339.23/820.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.03

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