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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.51, 1,133.43 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.51, 1,133.43 and 472.13 is: 651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.51 : 1,133.43 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.51/1,133.43 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.51x = 1,133.43 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.51x = 535,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,126.31/821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.39

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