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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,132.86 and 447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,132.86 and 447.90 is: 618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,132.86 = 447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,132.86 = 447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,132.86 × 447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 507,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,409.28/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.10

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