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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,134.40 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,134.40 and 472.80 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,134.40 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,134.40 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,134.40 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 536,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,344.32/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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