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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.09, 1,134.43 and 472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.09, 1,134.43 and 472.75 is: 652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.09 : 1,134.43 = 472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.09/1,134.43 = 472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.09x = 1,134.43 × 472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.09x = 536,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,301.78/822.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.36

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