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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,132.92 and 471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,132.92 and 471.72 is: 651.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,132.92 = 471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,132.92 = 471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,132.92 × 471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 534,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,421.02/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.00

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