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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,134.80 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,134.80 and 473.16 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,134.80 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,134.80 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,134.80 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 536,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,941.97/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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