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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.86, 1,134.27 and 472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.86, 1,134.27 and 472.66 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.86 : 1,134.27 = 472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.86/1,134.27 = 472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.86x = 1,134.27 × 472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.86x = 536,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,124.06/821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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