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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.99, 1,132.96 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.99, 1,132.96 and 471.68 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.99 : 1,132.96 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.99/1,132.96 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.99x = 1,132.96 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.99x = 534,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,386.55/820.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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