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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,133.32 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,133.32 and 472.08 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,133.32 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,133.32 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,133.32 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 535,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,017.71/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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