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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.65, 1,135.31 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.65, 1,135.31 and 473.36 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.65 : 1,135.31 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.65/1,135.31 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.65x = 1,135.31 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.65x = 537,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,402.30/822.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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