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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.82, 1,135.17 and 473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.82, 1,135.17 and 473.32 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.82 : 1,135.17 = 473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.82/1,135.17 = 473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.82x = 1,135.17 × 473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.82x = 537,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,298.66/822.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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