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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.25, 1,133.33 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.25, 1,133.33 and 472.01 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.25 : 1,133.33 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.25/1,133.33 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.25x = 1,133.33 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.25x = 534,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,935.07/821.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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