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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.42, 1,133.71 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.42, 1,133.71 and 472.32 is: 651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.42 : 1,133.71 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.42/1,133.71 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.42x = 1,133.71 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.42x = 535,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,473.91/821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.89

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