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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.98, 1,132.97 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.98, 1,132.97 and 447.98 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.98 : 1,132.97 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.98/1,132.97 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.98x = 1,132.97 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.98x = 507,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,540.00/820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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