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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.29, 1,133.33 and 471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.29, 1,133.33 and 471.98 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.29 : 1,133.33 = 471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.29/1,133.33 = 471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.29x = 1,133.33 × 471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.29x = 534,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,903.43/821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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