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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,232.18 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,232.18 and 475.13 is: 712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,232.18 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,232.18 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,232.18 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 585,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,437.15/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.98

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