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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.71, 1,134.06 and 467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.71, 1,134.06 and 467.72 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.71 : 1,134.06 = 467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.71/1,134.06 = 467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.71x = 1,134.06 × 467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.71x = 530,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,425.01/821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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