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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,135.30 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,135.30 and 473.34 is: 653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,135.30 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,135.30 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,135.30 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 537,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,382.90/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.23

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