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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,135.04 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,135.04 and 473.08 is: 652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,135.04 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,135.04 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,135.04 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 536,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,964.72/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.86

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