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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821, 1,133.06 and 471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821, 1,133.06 and 471.72 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821 : 1,133.06 = 471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821/1,133.06 = 471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821x = 1,133.06 × 471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821x = 534,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,487.06/821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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