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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,133.88 and 472.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,133.88 and 472.35 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,133.88 = 472.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,133.88 = 472.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,133.88 × 472.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 535,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,588.22/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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