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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.96, 1,133.04 and 471.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.96, 1,133.04 and 471.67 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.96 : 1,133.04 = 471.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.96/1,133.04 = 471.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.96x = 1,133.04 × 471.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.96x = 534,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,420.98/820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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