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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,133.64 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,133.64 and 472.02 is: 651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,133.64 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,133.64 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,133.64 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 535,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,100.75/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.50

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