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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,134.72 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,134.72 and 473.22 is: 652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,134.72 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,134.72 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,134.72 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 536,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,972.20/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.77

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