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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,132.73 and 471.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,132.73 and 471.70 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,132.73 = 471.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,132.73 = 471.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,132.73 × 471.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 534,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,308.74/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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