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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,135.39 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,135.39 and 473.52 is: 653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,135.39 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,135.39 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,135.39 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 537,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,629.87/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.48

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