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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.64, 1,135.29 and 473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.64, 1,135.29 and 473.38 is: 653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.64 : 1,135.29 = 473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.64/1,135.29 = 473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.64x = 1,135.29 × 473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.64x = 537,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,423.58/822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.29

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