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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.61, 1,234.42 and 476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.61, 1,234.42 and 476.63 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.61 : 1,234.42 = 476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.61/1,234.42 = 476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.61x = 1,234.42 × 476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.61x = 588,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,361.60/822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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