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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.12, 1,233.68 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.12, 1,233.68 and 476.13 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.12 : 1,233.68 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.12/1,233.68 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.12x = 1,233.68 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.12x = 587,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,392.06/822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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