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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.95, 1,134.27 and 472.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.95, 1,134.27 and 472.63 is: 652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.95 : 1,134.27 = 472.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.95/1,134.27 = 472.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.95x = 1,134.27 × 472.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.95x = 536,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,090.03/821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.22

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