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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.98, 1,133.10 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.98, 1,133.10 and 471.66 is: 650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.98 : 1,133.10 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.98/1,133.10 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.98x = 1,133.10 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.98x = 534,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,437.95/820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.98

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