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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.04, 1,132.98 and 471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.04, 1,132.98 and 471.72 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.04 : 1,132.98 = 471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.04/1,132.98 = 471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.04x = 1,132.98 × 471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.04x = 534,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,453.34/821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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