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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,135.08 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,135.08 and 473.31 is: 653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,135.08 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,135.08 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,135.08 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 537,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,244.71/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.25

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