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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,134.21 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,134.21 and 472.50 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,134.21 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,134.21 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,134.21 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 535,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,914.23/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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