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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,134.77 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,134.77 and 472.91 is: 652.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,134.77 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,134.77 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,134.77 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 536,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,638.41/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.67

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