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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,134.02 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,134.02 and 472.64 is: 652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,134.02 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,134.02 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,134.02 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 535,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,983.21/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.24

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