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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.21, 1,134.59 and 472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.21, 1,134.59 and 472.92 is: 652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.21 : 1,134.59 = 472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.21/1,134.59 = 472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.21x = 1,134.59 × 472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.21x = 536,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,567.94/822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.59

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