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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,134.90 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,134.90 and 473.22 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,134.90 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,134.90 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,134.90 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 537,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,057.38/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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