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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.91, 1,134.20 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.91, 1,134.20 and 472.61 is: 652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.91 : 1,134.20 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.91/1,134.20 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.91x = 1,134.20 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.91x = 536,026.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,026.23/821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.17

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