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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,133.40 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,133.40 and 472.08 is: 651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,133.40 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,133.40 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,133.40 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 535,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,055.47/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.39

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