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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,134.07 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,134.07 and 472.50 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,134.07 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,134.07 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,134.07 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 535,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,846.89/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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