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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.84, 1,135.35 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.84, 1,135.35 and 473.46 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.84 : 1,135.35 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.84/1,135.35 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.84x = 1,135.35 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.84x = 537,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,542.81/822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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