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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.74, 1,134.40 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.74, 1,134.40 and 472.36 is: 652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.74 : 1,134.40 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.74/1,134.40 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.74x = 1,134.40 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.74x = 535,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,845.18/821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.09

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