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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.77, 1,133.66 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.77, 1,133.66 and 472.25 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.77 : 1,133.66 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.77/1,133.66 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.77x = 1,133.66 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.77x = 535,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,368.57/821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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