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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,140.29 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,140.29 and 472.25 is: 651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,140.29 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,140.29 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,140.29 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 538,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,505.98/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.77

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