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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,135.26 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,135.26 and 473.40 is: 653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,135.26 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,135.26 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,135.26 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 537,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,432.08/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.21

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