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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.33, 1,134.75 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.33, 1,134.75 and 473.01 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.33 : 1,134.75 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.33/1,134.75 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.33x = 1,134.75 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.33x = 536,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,748.10/822.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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