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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.36, 1,134.96 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.36, 1,134.96 and 473.16 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.36 : 1,134.96 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.36/1,134.96 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.36x = 1,134.96 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.36x = 537,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,017.67/822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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