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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.80, 1,232.20 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.80, 1,232.20 and 475.04 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.80 : 1,232.20 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.80/1,232.20 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.80x = 1,232.20 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.80x = 585,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,344.29/822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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