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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,134.50 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,134.50 and 472.62 is: 652.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,134.50 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,134.50 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,134.50 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 536,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,185.03/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.29

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