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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,135.28 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,135.28 and 473.36 is: 653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,135.28 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,135.28 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,135.28 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 537,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,396.14/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.19

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