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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,135.06 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,135.06 and 473.28 is: 653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,135.06 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,135.06 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,135.06 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 537,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,201.20/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.12

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