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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,133.46 and 472.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,133.46 and 472.05 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,133.46 = 472.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,133.46 = 472.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,133.46 × 472.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 535,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,049.79/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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