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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.04, 1,232.64 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.04, 1,232.64 and 474.72 is: 712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.04 : 1,232.64 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.04/1,232.64 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.04x = 1,232.64 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.04x = 585,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,158.86/821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.70

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