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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.07, 1,230.75 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.07, 1,230.75 and 475.08 is: 712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.07 : 1,230.75 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.07/1,230.75 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.07x = 1,230.75 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.07x = 584,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,704.71/821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.13

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