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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,232.64 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,232.64 and 474.96 is: 712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,232.64 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,232.64 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,232.64 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 585,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,454.69/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.23

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