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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,134 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,134 and 472.50 is: 651.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,134 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,134 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,134 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 535,815
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,815/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.83

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