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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,134.06 and 472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,134.06 and 472.38 is: 651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,134.06 = 472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,134.06 = 472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,134.06 × 472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 535,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,707.26/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.95

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