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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,135.68 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,135.68 and 473.56 is: 653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,135.68 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,135.68 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,135.68 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 537,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,812.62/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.57

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