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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,132.98 and 471.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,132.98 and 471.64 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,132.98 = 471.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,132.98 = 471.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,132.98 × 471.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 534,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,358.69/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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