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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.46, 1,135.02 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.46, 1,135.02 and 473.08 is: 652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.46 : 1,135.02 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.46/1,135.02 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.46x = 1,135.02 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.46x = 536,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,955.26/822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.86

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