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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,133.84 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,133.84 and 472.48 is: 652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,133.84 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,133.84 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,133.84 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 535,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,716.72/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.04

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