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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.07, 1,232.12 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.07, 1,232.12 and 474.68 is: 711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.07 : 1,232.12 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.07/1,232.12 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.07x = 1,232.12 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.07x = 584,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,866.99/822.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.46

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