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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.00, 1,231.04 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.00, 1,231.04 and 474.28 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.00 : 1,231.04 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.00/1,231.04 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.00x = 1,231.04 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.00x = 583,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,862.27/822.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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