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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.86, 1,134.42 and 472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.86, 1,134.42 and 472.78 is: 652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.86 : 1,134.42 = 472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.86/1,134.42 = 472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.86x = 1,134.42 × 472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.86x = 536,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,331.09/821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.58

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