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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.61, 1,231.42 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.61, 1,231.42 and 474.63 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.61 : 1,231.42 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.61/1,231.42 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.61x = 1,231.42 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.61x = 584,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,468.87/820.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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