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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,229.85 and 472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,229.85 and 472.93 is: 708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,229.85 = 472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,229.85 = 472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,229.85 × 472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 581,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,629.89/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.13

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