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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.57, 1,232.57 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.57, 1,232.57 and 474.28 is: 711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.57 : 1,232.57 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.57/1,232.57 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.57x = 1,232.57 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.57x = 584,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,583.30/821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.54

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