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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.37, 1,229.87 and 472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.37, 1,229.87 and 472.94 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.37 : 1,229.87 = 472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.37/1,229.87 = 472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.37x = 1,229.87 × 472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.37x = 581,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,646.20/821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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