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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,134.72 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,134.72 and 472.98 is: 652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,134.72 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,134.72 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,134.72 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 536,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,699.87/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.68

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