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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,135.14 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,135.14 and 473.24 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,135.14 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,135.14 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,135.14 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 537,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,193.65/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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