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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,135.14 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,135.14 and 473.25 is: 653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,135.14 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,135.14 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,135.14 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 537,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,205.01/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.09

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