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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,132.83 and 471.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,132.83 and 471.63 is: 650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,132.83 = 471.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,132.83 = 471.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,132.83 × 471.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 534,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,276.61/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.83

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