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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.49, 1,133.65 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.49, 1,133.65 and 472.18 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.49 : 1,133.65 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.49/1,133.65 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.49x = 1,133.65 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.49x = 535,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,278.83/821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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