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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,134.88 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,134.88 and 473.06 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,134.88 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,134.88 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,134.88 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 536,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,867.99/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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